Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drift-off
verb
/drɪft ɔf/
Definition
To lose consciousness gradually or to fall asleep slowly.
Examples
- After a long day, she found it easy to drift off while reading her book.
- The soothing sound of the waves helped him drift off into a peaceful slumber.
- It was hard for him to drift off with the loud music playing next door.
Meaning
The term ‘drift-off’ is often used to describe the process of falling asleep in a gentle, unhurried manner, where one might start daydreaming or slowly becoming less aware of their surroundings before fully entering a sleep state.
Synonyms
- doze off
- nod off
- fall asleep
